Federal Guidelines for Single-Stair Buildings: Increasing Housing Affordability.
This Act requires the Department of Housing (HUD) to establish federal guidelines to facilitate the permitting of five-story residential buildings using a single internal stairway design. The goal is to reduce construction costs and increase housing supply, potentially making homes more affordable for citizens, especially in high-cost areas. The guidelines must incorporate strict fire safety standards and design flexibility.
Key points
Facilitating the construction of smaller, cheaper residential buildings (up to 5 stories) to increase housing availability.
Establishing federal guidelines and best practices that must prioritize fire safety, egress performance, and accessibility.
Availability of competitive grants for pilot projects testing the safety and cost-effectiveness of these new building designs.
State and local building codes remain in effect; the Act does not preempt them.
Introduced
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